Lakshya Sen enters the business end of Asian Games 2026 leading a badminton squad that has already guaranteed India a medal, with individual and team events still to determine exactly what colour that podium finish will be.
## India’s Badminton Squad
Sen headlines a 20-strong Indian contingent that also features two-time Asian Games medallist PV Sindhu, 2022 men’s doubles gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and experienced campaigners H.S. Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth. The squad was finalised based on recent form and BWF rankings as of late May 2026.
## Building on Historic Momentum
India’s badminton team enters as reigning Thomas Cup champions, giving genuine belief that this squad can match or exceed the country’s landmark 2022 Hangzhou campaign, which delivered India’s first-ever Asian Games badminton gold alongside a silver and bronze.
## Confirmed Progress So Far
India’s badminton campaign has already been assured a podium spot in the early days of competition in Aichi-Nagoya, a result covered as part of our day-by-day results tracker.
## Why Sen’s Form Matters
As India’s top-ranked men’s singles player, Sen’s individual results carry significant weight for both the team competition and his own singles medal prospects. His previous Asian Games appearance came in the team event only, making this a fuller test of his singles credentials on this particular stage.
## What’s Next
With badminton’s individual events still to follow the team competition, Sen’s campaign is far from over. Our roundup of athletes to watch for the rest of the Games covers where further Indian badminton success could come from.
## The Bottom Line
With a podium finish already secured and genuinely strong individual and doubles talent throughout the squad, India’s badminton campaign, led by Sen, remains one of the more promising storylines still unfolding at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.